Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills (1) (BVMS08052)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | BVMS |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Introduction to Professional & Clinical Skills - the course is the first of progressive courses in each year of the BVM&S degree programme.
The first year course will cover what is expected of a professional, introduce self-appraisal and recording progress, to be continued in future years. The emphasis will be on establishing an understanding of basic professional attributes and behaviour, with a focus on self-appraisal, group working and study skills. Linkages will be made with other courses where aspects of professionalism are highlighted. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1) Be aware of career paths and roles in the veterinary profession
2) Accept the personal attributes and behaviours required of a professional
3) Engage in reflective activity in terms of self-appraisal
4) Recognise the importance of good communication
5) Recognise factors affecting group relationships
6) Recognise sources of stress and methods of mitigating it
7) Communicate effectively within a small group
8) Develop effective time management, independent learning and study skills
9) Demonstarate competence in Information Technology
10) Debate current veterinary issues in society |
Assessment Information
Portfolio submission, attendance requirements
PASS/FAIL result |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Rachel Whittington
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289
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Course secretary | Miss Julie Gifford
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